U.S.-Mexican War

What year was Texas annexed to the United States?

• 1845
• 1836
• 1821
• 1860

Manifest Destiny is

• The belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand west.
• The belief that the United States had the right to hold slaves.
• The belief that people had the right to choose their representatives.
• The belief that each branch can check each other.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Manifest Destiny
• Texas Annexation
• Border Dispute
• American blood spilled on Mexican soil

Which cause of the U.S.-Mexican War does this image represent

• Manifest Destiny
• Texas Annexation
• Border Dispute
• American blood spilled on American soil

Which river did Mexico say the border should be?

• Nueces River
• Rio Grande
• Frio River
• Trinity River

Which river did the United States say the border should be?

• Rio Grande
• Nueces River
• Guadalupe River
• Sabine River

What was Mexico's perspective on the U.S.-Mexican War?

• The United States invaded Mexican soil
• Mexico had a right to Texas
• Texas never gained independence
• The war would spread slavery into Mexico

What is a treaty?

• a peace agreement
• a piece of chocolate
• a highway
• a disagreement between two groups

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
• Compromise of 1850
• Spread of Slavery (Power Struggle)
• Battle of San Jacinto

The area called "Mexican Cession" was given to the United States by what effect of the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Compromise of 1850
• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
• Spread of Slavery
• Texas Annexation